TFT Questions about books, scrolls, and magic items

[cmcknight]

Hi All,

There is a note that says a non-wizard can't use spells unless he/she has a magic item that works for non-wizards. That brought up a general discussion locally about:

1. When using a magic item does the ST cost still come into play or does the magic item have its own ST?

2. There is mention that working from a book/scroll is slower but is it fair to presume that the ST cost is the same regardless of whether the spell is memorized or cast using a spell book or scroll?

3. If the spell is written in a book or on a scroll, is a lack of literacy the reason that a non-wizard cannot cast a spell that he/she has not memorized or is it merely just being a non-wizard that prevents the use? Would it not be more reasonable to just assess the 3x cost penalty regardless?

Thanks in advance!

Chuck